ISLAMABAD – The PSX 100-index continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, gaining 796.43 points, a 0.51 percent increase, to close at 156,180.94 points. The previous session had ended at 155,384.51 points. Market activity showed strong investor participation with 1,356,004,531 shares traded, valued at Rs 43.278 billion, compared to 857,609,724 shares worth Rs 32.724 billion the previous day.
A total of 483 companies transacted their shares on the PSX, with 280 posting gains, 178 recording losses, and 25 remaining unchanged. WorldCall Telecom led trading volumes with 125,674,369 shares at Rs 1.66 per share, followed by Bank of Punjab with 112,343,078 shares at Rs 19.74, and Pak International Bulk with 77,877,257 shares at Rs 13.41 per share.
Khyber Textile Mills Limited registered the highest price increase of Rs 202.24 per share, closing at Rs 2,224.59. Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering also performed well, gaining Rs 65.91 to close at Rs 1,645.58. On the downside, PIA Holding Company Limited saw the largest decline of Rs 340 per share, ending at Rs 25,000.00, while S.S. Oil Mills Limited fell Rs 46.15 to close at Rs 550.90.
In the futures market, trading remained active with 243,044,500 shares valued at Rs 10.408 billion changing hands, compared to 162,638,000 shares worth Rs 9.114 billion the previous day. Among 322 companies traded, 227 gained, 90 declined, and 5 remained unchanged.
Analysts attributed the positive trend on the PSX to increased investor confidence and strong trading volumes in key sectors. The market’s bullish performance reflects optimism among investors regarding corporate earnings and economic stability.
With consistent gains and high trading activity, the PSX continues to attract both local and foreign investors, signaling strong market sentiment and potential growth in the coming sessions.
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